mr747

Good luck buddy

Callum24

Pickles roams the HSV forums. What's your take on the VE GTS (Any series). Would you say it's comparable to a C63.

mr747

Not in anyway sort or form if I can suggest maybe a earlier m5 or even a e55

Callum24

Probably would come down to a test drive. Rumours are going around that the new HSV may have above 350KW. Not to keen on other mercs to be honest. I like earlier BMW's though. The E46 M3 seems like an awsome car. E60 M5 sounds insane with aftermarket exhausts, looks good inside and out, but I hear the transmission is terrible. They are very cheap compared to other Euro sport sedans though.

mr747

Fair call on the older mercs yes the e46 m3 still looks good the m5 is just a sxc car

This thread was about depreciation let me tell u if u buy a new Holden it will devalue 25k in the first yr

U can pickup ve gts for 30k these days that was a 90k brand new

It all depends on what u want

The up keep on a Holden will be cheaper brakes on a c63 will cost u 5k will u be able to afford that?

Callum24

Yeah HSV's are FPV's are really cheap second hand. I would never buy one new. I'm pretty sure Holden brakes are quite expensive too. I think they use Brembos. So your saying 5k a year to maintain a C63. I could do some of the oil swaps myself though.

Pickles

No, not really comparable, but of course some would say they are.
Having said that, a VE GTS is a pretty good unit, and MUCH cheaper than a C63.
I reckon the HSV VZ range would be worth your consideration..they get the mickey mouse 6L LS2 and strengthened drive train....the best VZ is the VZ GTO Coupe....a simply BRILLIANT car....we had one for 6 yrs..optioned with HSV/AP 6 spot brakes....our service manager reckoned the VZ Coupes drove better than VE.
Actually our very attentive M.B. Service Adviser drives a .....VZ GTO Coupe ......and he loves it!
Something for you to think about.
Cheers, Pickles.

schmick325

Just had front brakes and rotors done on my FG F6
And they were $1200 for genuine Brembo rotors and pads (trade price).

C63 brakes can be bought for alot less in the USA.

The ML63 Brake set is almost laughable, I have a full front and rear set of rotors/pads/sensors coming from Mercedes for $800

Callum24

FG F6 is a monster. Yeah Brembos are pretty top of the line. Should be similar in performance to C63 breaks.
I've never really liked the sound of Aussie V8's. Even with straight pipes and so on. Nothing compares to the sound of a C63 AMG. Don't judge me, I wouldn't buy a car based on it's sound haha

mr747

No that's just brake price from mb in aus then + services and up keep there not cheap and + u won't be able to get insurance even as a second driver

Chargin55

I expect in 4 years you will get a C63 for approx. $50k

Like everyone else here (who drives an AMG) the choice in 4 years will be yours brother. Good luck.